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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.17, 443.27 and 223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.17, 443.27 and 223.02 is: 307.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.17 : 443.27 = 223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.17/443.27 = 223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.17x = 443.27 × 223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.17x = 98,858.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,858.63/321.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.81

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